STAMPlorations Special Stamps Release

STAMPlorations Blossom Dreams Special Release!

I am showcasing the new beautiful STAMPlorations "Blossom Dreams" stamp set

designed by Shery.

The set has 8 wonderful sentiment phrases that can be used for 

many occasions.  A really fun set to use for creative artsy cards.

My 1st Card

Blossom Dreams, Evolution Stencil, 

Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies

I used an Alcohol Ink on Yupo paper background from my stash and

covered with ARTplorations "Evolution" Stencil.  Next lifted the colors

using mini blending tool with foam pad and T.H. Alcohol Lift Ink.

Lifted AI with paper towels.  Worked great.

I Loved the artsy results.

Then Die Cut with CUTplorations "Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle

 Nesting Dies" .  Burnished with paper towel to bring out the shine.

Next placed image in MISTI and stamped "Blossom Dreams" sentiment 

with Black Archival Ink a couple of times for good coverage.  

Set aside to dry overnight to prevent any smearing.

Popped up main image with fun foam onto Die Cut card front and Done!

A quick artsy CAS card design that I loved!

My 2nd card.

Bloom Dreams,  Bloom Doodles, and

Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.

I die cut Strathmore Mixed Media paper with the 2nd largest Running Stitch Die.

Then placed in MISTI and arranged all my stamps from Bloom Doodles.

Next stamped flower images with Versafine Black pigment ink and removed from 

MISTI to heat emboss with SU Clear EB Powder.

Returned to MISTI and stamped Bloom Dreams sentiment and heat embossed.

The Bloom Doodles cards by our very talented Deepti for her Oct 2018 Spotlight Project

inspired me to add a watercolored rainbow wash background!

I used Kuretake Gamsai watercolors for the wet on wet watercolor technique

using a #12 round watercolor brush to apply the paints starting with the red, then yellow, 

greens, blues and purple.

I forgot and colored the flowers.  Looked at Deepti's cards again and realized I should have

left the flowers white.  No problem,  just stamped, heat embossed and fussy cut

new flowers and popped up with dimensionals and 

added a SU black candy dot to flower centers.

Framed with SU Black CS and attached to SU Whisper White Thick card base

and Done!

I was very happy with the results of both cards.  Hope you like them too.

Be sure and check out Tanja's creative projects using the

new "Beautiful Friends" stamp set.

And our very Talented designer of the 2 stamp sets and owner
of STAMPlorations, Shery's 4 artsy One Layer Card beauties.

If you comment on My blog post  and the STAMPlorations post you will

be eligible for the prize.

Prize: $20 gift code to 1 commenter randomly drawn from comments left on all the blogs (STAMP blog, your blogs + my personal blog)

- Commenting closes on Saturday night, March 2. Winner to be announced on March 10 in the February winners post.

- From February 27 until March 15, Beautiful Friends and Blossom Dreams are 10% off instantly + an extra 20% off with my code STAMPGIRLNANCY

STAMPlorations November CAS Card Challenge Extra

Time for the  STAMPlorations November Challenges Extra Projects.

I am sharing an extra CAS Challenge Card with the optional color twist: Rainbow.

Who doesn't love rainbows?!?

But you do not have to use rainbow colors to play in the CAS Card Challenge.

You have until the last day of the month to play along!

STAMPlorations Zen Birthday Background 1

CUTplorations Celebrate Big Phrase Die

CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangles Nesting Dies

Such a fun quick and easy CAS card!

The Zen Birthday Background 1 did all the work. 

I stamped with Archival Black Ink on Mixed Media paper and then heat embossed

using clear embossing powder.  

Die cut with CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch 

Rectangles Nesting Die.

Then watercolored using the wet on wet technique using Kuretake Gansai paints.  

Starting at the top of the image, wet the paper with a wet paint brush and then added

red watercolors, then pink, yellow, orange, green, turquoise, blues and purple.

Let dry and then die cut the Celebrate Big on the image.

Die cut Celebrate Big again with SU Whisper White Thick Cardstock.

Then the fun began...Inlaid the White Celebrate Big and 

added scotch tape to the back of the main image.

Paper Pieced all the watercolored main image pieces..just like a puzzle.

The trick: save all the pieces no matter how tiny...

you will need them to finish the puzzle:-)

My Marvy Jewel Picker makes the process MUCH easier too!

The scotch tape on the back of the main image

secured the pieces in place.  It worked Great!

Attached finished main image to SU Whisper White Thick Card Base and Done!

I loved the results and hope you do too. Hugs..

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Zen Birthday Background 1

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick CS and Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

Inks: Kuretake Gansai Watercolor paints.  Archival Jet Black

Accessories: CUTplorations Celebrate Big Phrase, CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangles Nesting Die. Paint Brush. SU Clear EB powder and Heat Tool. Marvy Jewel Picker..a must!

STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge optional Color Twist: Rainbow

Time for the November STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge

with the optional Color Twist: Rainbow.

Here is my Alcohol Ink Rainbow CAS Card!

CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies

STAMPlorations Bloom Happy Sentiment.

I think this is the 1st time I have used all 3 of the Nesting Dies on one card.

I love the results.  The main image is popped up on fun foam.

I used my Tim Holtz Glass Mat to create my  T.H. Alcohol Ink main image.

I swiped each color of ink onto Yupo paper and then used a paint brush

dipped in 91% rubbing alcohol to move the ink around.

I used orange, red, yellow, green, blue and purple inks for my rainbow background.

I LOVED the results.  I have to admit,  this was my 3rd try, 

but I will save my other 2 backgrounds for my stash.

When dry I burnished with a paper towel and then placed in MISTI to stamp

my Bloom Happy sentiment.

I do hope you will join us at STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge.

You have until the end of the month to play along.  Hugs...

FYI:

• Players can link up to 3 CAS cards.
• Players can enter a CAS card with or without the optional color twist.
• Non-STAMPlorations products are OK
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)
• Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players

If you use my discount code STAMPGIRLNANCY when you check out at the 

STAMPlorations Store you can get a 20% discount,  which you can use 

with most other discounts:-)

May CAS Mix Up Reminder

Time for our CAS Mix Up Reminder hosted by Bonnie.

My card using Tim Holtz Distress Crayons, Stamping, and Dry Embossing.

I used SU "Layered Leaves" Dynamic Textured Impressions folder, 

which gave a dense design onto my Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

A Tip: when using dense designs, break CS fiber by spritzing

lightly with water or bending and sliding gently against edge of table or desk.

This prevents image from cracking.

I cut image down to a panel size and watercolored with T.H. Distress Crayons:

Festive Berries, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron,

Chipped Sapphire and Seedless Preserves for a rainbow effect.

I scribbled each crayon color onto my craft mat and spritzed with water.

I used a #2 watercolor brush to color each rainbow colored leaf.

I had no idea there was so much pigment in Distress Crayons, 

so works beautifully for watercoloring.

I watercolored the border with Chipped Sapphire, so colors would match and attached

to SU Whisper White Thick Card Base.

Then stamped the sentiment using Festive Inks Distress Ink.

Adding Rhinestone and Done.

Thank you Bonnie or such a fun challenge.  It was the push I needed to get out my crayons:-)

Be sure and check out all the DT and our talented Guest Designer Jenny (My Paper Epiphany) sample cards.  You have until the 24th to play along.  Hugs...

I am adding my reminder card to CAS Watercolour Challenge: Rainbow.

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black Happy Snippets.

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Crayons: Festive Berries, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron, Chipped Sapphire and Seedless Preserves.  TH Distress Ink: Festive Berries.

Accessories: Big Shot, SU "Layered Leaves" EB folder. TH Spritzer. Craft Mat, #2 watercolor brush. Rhinestone.

CAS Watercolour Rainbow

Springtime and Rainbows are a beautiful combination!

Here is Loll's May CAS Watercolour Card Challenge.

You are going to love all the gorgeous samples from our DT 

and our very talented GD Hannelie (desert diva).

Here is my SSS Luminary Circles Dies using Rainbow Distress Oxide Inks!

I sponged T.H. Distress Inks:Candied Apple, Spice Marmalade, Wild Honey, 

Lucky Clover, Salty Ocean, and Wilted Violet onto 

Strathmore Mixed Media paper. Then used my aqua painter to spread watercoloured inks.

Next die cut my background with SSS "Luminary Circles Die".  

Using my new SSS Marvy Jewel Picker made picking up

and gluing each circle thru the die negative onto SU Thick Whisper White CS, 

so quick and easy. I Loved the result.

I think this Jewel Picker is a must have tool for picking up sequins, etc.

Next I die cut the XOXO from a scrap of watercoloured background 

and glued onto cardstock.  Then popped up with fun foam.

So colorful and fun.  Thanks again Loll for a cool challenge.

You have until the 24th to play along.  Happy Springtime Stamping. Hugs..

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: T.H. Distress Inks:Candied Apple, Spice Marmalade, Wild Honey, Lucky Clover, Salty Ocean, and Wilted Violet.

Accessories: SSS "Luminary Circles Die.  SU Circle Card Dies (XOXO) ret. Marvy "Jewel Picker" from SSS. SU Fine Tip Glue Pen.